In this conversation, Thomas’ guest shares his journey in jiu-jitsu, starting from his introduction to the sport in 1993 in São Paulo. He discusses the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu, the importance of competition, and how it has shaped his life and teaching philosophy. He emphasizes the need for clear communication belt promotions and the varying learning paces of students. He also shares how losing a job he worked so hard to achieve changed his course in life to becoming a full-time jiu-jitsu athlete and coach.
Here is The RŌL Radio with a multi-time world champion, a 5th degree balc belt under Fabio Gurgel, and the owner of Excellence Jiu-Jitsu in Torrance California, Eduardo Santoro.
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Episode Highlights:
2:50 Eduardo’s Jiu-Jitsu Beginings
7:33 The Evolution of the Sport
14:07 The Importance of Competition
25:21 Chasing Belts
32:09 Student’s Growth and the Instructors’s Role
35:38 Jiu-Jitsu Becomes Eduardo’s Future
41:20 Starting Over in the US
49:17 Continuous Learning
54:24 The Significance of the Black Belt
